consumer protection

Holiday Hours and Tips for Smart Holiday Shopping in Greece

Retail Activity Peaks as Merchants Expect Record Revenue As the festive season peaks, shoppers flock to stores to buy gifts,…

1 month ago

Greek Development Ministry Fines Eight Multinational Companies €5.5 Million for Violations

The Greek Development Ministry has fined eight multinational companies a total of €5.5 million for violations in 191 product codes…

1 month ago

Attica Department Stores Respond to Black Friday Fine

Attica Department Stores is challenging a €400,000 fine for alleged deceptive pricing, arguing the penalty is disproportionate given the technical…

2 months ago

Virgin, Qatar Offer New European Travel Option

Facing high Qantas fares or British Airways woes? A new partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways offers a fresh…

2 months ago

Frozen Mouse Found in Packaged Spinach Sparks Outrage in Greece

A Greek consumer's discovery of a frozen mouse in a package of spinach has sparked outrage and raised concerns about…

2 months ago

Greek Authorities Issue Warning and Safety Tips Amid Surge in Phishing Scams

Greek authorities have issued a warning about a surge in phishing scams, with many citizens receiving fraudulent messages impersonating the…

3 months ago

How the New Hotel Scam Works

A new form of hotel scam has emerged, involving fraudsters who pose as guests and extend their stays without going…

5 months ago

PM Mitsotakis: Government Initiatives Target Citizen Well-Being

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasised that the government's interventions aim to immediately improve citizens' daily lives by addressing long-standing issues.…

6 months ago

Greek Government Announces Subsidies to Offset Rising Electricity Costs

Greece's Environment and Energy Minister, Theodoros Skylakakis, announced that all households will receive electricity bill subsidies in August, capped at…

6 months ago

PM Mitsotakis Urges EU Action Against Unfair Market Practices

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has addressed a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, highlighting the issue of…

8 months ago

Petrol Prices in Greece Surge; Over 2 Euros Per Litre in Some Regions

Fuel prices in Greece continue to surge, with petrol reaching unprecedented highs. Petrol station owners warn that the upcoming Easter…

10 months ago

Food Company Ainos Fined €742,000 for Violating Price Regulations

A €742,000 fine was imposed on the food company Ainos, a seller of frozen vegetables, by the orders of Development…

11 months ago

Greek Dairy Giant Fined €561,000 for Inflated Baby Formula Prices

Greece cracks down on price gouging! A major dairy company has been fined €561,000 for inflated baby formula prices

1 year ago